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Venezuela's El Dorado, where gold is currency of the poor

Venezuela's El Dorado, where gold is currency of the poor

In the Venezuelan mining community of El Dorado, the majority of residents carry around gold instead of cards or cash to pay for groceries.

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US forces still in 'defensive posture' in Mideast: White House

US forces still in 'defensive posture' in Mideast: White House

The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a "defensive" posture in the Middle East, despite a military buildup over the Israel-Iran war and a shock warning from President Donald Trump to evacuate Tehran.

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Trump makes hasty summit exit over Iran crisis

Trump makes hasty summit exit over Iran crisis

US President Donald Trump was on Monday leaving a Group of Seven summit early as he hinted of greater involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict and warned Tehran residents to evacuate.

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OpenAI wins $200 mn contract with US military

OpenAI wins $200 mn contract with US military

The US Department of Defense on Monday awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the military.

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AFP photographer shot in face with rubber bullet at LA protest

AFP photographer shot in face with rubber bullet at LA protest

An Agence France-Presse photographer was recovering Monday after he was shot in the face with a rubber bullet by law enforcement during their standoff with protesters in downtown Los Angeles.

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Boca denied by two Argentines as Benfica fight back

Boca denied by two Argentines as Benfica fight back

Goals from two Argentine internationals denied Boca Juniors victory over Benfica on Monday, as the Buenos Aires side were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw in a stormy Club World Cup Group C clash.

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U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates 135 Years at Pitti Uomo 108 with the Spring-Summer 2026 Collection and a Spectacular Anniversary Event at Santa Maria Novella in Florence

U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates 135 Years at Pitti Uomo 108 with the Spring-Summer 2026 Collection and a Spectacular Anniversary Event at Santa Maria Novella in Florence

The Exhibit: An Immersive Experience

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Transoft Solutions Acquires CGS Labs

Transoft Solutions Acquires CGS Labs

Expands Road Design Suite and European Footprint

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Rise in 'harmful content' since Meta policy rollbacks: survey

Rise in 'harmful content' since Meta policy rollbacks: survey

Harmful content including hate speech has surged across Meta's platforms since the company ended third-party fact-checking in the United States and eased moderation policies, a survey showed Monday.

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Trump to leave G7 early after warning of Iran attack

Trump to leave G7 early after warning of Iran attack

US President Donald Trump was leaving a Group of Seven summit early on Monday as he hinted of greater involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict after issuing an ominous warning for the capital Tehran to evacuate.

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